The Agenda Session of the Rhea County Commission started out with a sad note on Tuesday. Commission Chairman Jim Reed announced to the audience the passing of current Road Supervisor Glen Varner ...

The Rhea County Commission had voted to spend $1.7 million on improvements to Smyrna Road. Glen Varner, County Road Superintendent, came in front of the commission to request this on Tuesday night.

Some pet owners in Rhea County are concerned after they say their dogs died not long after being treated by a veterinarian. Official documentation shows the vet has a clean record.